Paint and Marker Cards (purchase one per additional student or photocopy for siblings)

Acrylic Paint Set

Best of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel — six-CD set

Includes:

The Stories of Vivaldi and Corelli with Music

The Best of Vivaldi

The Story of Bach with Music

The Best of Bach

The Story of Handel with Music

The Best of Handel

Patricia St. John (Read-Alouds: three-book set)

Includes:

The Tanglewoods' Secret

Star of Light

Treasures of the Snow

Overview

Focus: Old Testament and Ancient History

Pyramids

Creation Science

Jewish Traditions

Greek Roots

God's Hand in History

Hands-On Notebook

Inspiring Read-Alouds

Music and Art Appreciation

Creation to the Greeks follows Exploring Countries and Cultures and begins a four-year chronological study of history. Travel back in time to Old Testament days and explore ancient history. Provide a firm foundation for your study of history as you see how the Biblical account fits in with other civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Babylon. Enjoy the many hands-on projects, timeline, and history notebook.

We highly recommend that your family complete Exploring Countries and Cultures, before beginning your chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God's heart for all people makes all future study of history more understandable and retainable. (2nd graders entering the family cycle will join older siblings in the program they are studying.)

This easy-to-teach unit study includes a teacher's manual and all required books for Bible, history, and science. The Deluxe Package also includes art, music, and more read-alouds. This program is designed for use with 4th-8th graders and 2nd-3rd graders with older siblings in the program. (For classroom use, please contact us for ordering information.)

Teacher's Manual

Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format. Charts list each subject with page numbers of books to read and instructions for using Student Sheets. Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional reading is sometimes suggested for older students. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher's Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible/History

Study Old Testament stories in depth using your Bible combined with Journey through the Bible and Ancient World for helpful background information.

Participate in the Jewish feasts celebrated in Old Testament times and learn how they point to Jesus, the Messiah, using Celebrating Biblical Feasts.

Integrate the history of other civilizations, such as Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, and Greece, with Old Testament history. Learn how the 10 plagues were a judgment against Egypt's gods, and why Israel and Judah feared Assyria. All of history is viewed from a Christian perspective using the Bible, Streams of Civilization, and other resources.

Complete a timeline and create a history notebook, which includes a page for each major event or person, map work, and illustrations to color.

Enjoy playing the ancient Egyptian game of Senet, writing in cuneiform on clay tablets (cookies), and sampling Old Testament times food. Hands-on projects from Ancient Egypt and other sources reinforce learning.

Library books provide enrichment for topics that you study. We provide an extensive list of recommended books for independent reading, but none are required.

Science

Focus on the six days of Creation with science experiments from Science from the Beginning.

Study creation science using Dinosaurs of Eden and science related to the pyramids using Pyramids. Includes hands-on activities.

For 7th and 8th graders, use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately).

Art and Music

Enjoy hands-on projects from ancient history.

Music appreciation lessons focus on Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel with easy-to-use CD's (in the Deluxe Package).

Art lessons include drawing as well as Egyptian and Greek themes from a godly perspective, using God and the History of Art (in the Deluxe Package).

Read-Alouds

Enjoy the classic Greek stories, the Iliad and the Odyssey from The Children's Homer, as well as fables from Aesop's Fables for Children.

Books by Patricia St. John (The Tanglewoods' Secret, Treasures of the Snow, and Star of Light) inspire children to live the Christian life (in the Deluxe Package).

Samples

FAQs

Synergy Groups

A Synergy Group™ is two or more families who meet weekly to participate in science, history/geography, art, and music activities from your MFW Teacher's Manual. The group leader uses a Synergy Guide which schedules easy-to-teach group activities with minimal preparation.

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Testimonials

This is our third year with My Father's World. I have never been disappointed. It keeps getting better and better. The study of history in context with the Bible is bringing the Old Testament to life for us.

Erin

What a wonderful, special year Creation to the Greeks has been in the life of our family.

Jenn

I love the organized lesson planning and the chronology of history. The 'flow' of learning is effortless.

Crista

I really like how God and the History of Art ties in with the history. It really helps to see how art progressed and changed over the various time periods.

Debbie

Upgrade

If you own an older edition of Creation to the Greeks, consider upgrading to the current edition. The core of the program has not changed, but several books have been revised or replaced.

In 2014, Genesis for Kids was replaced by Science in the Beginning. We highly recommend this new book since it provides excellent experiments along with wonderful pictures and information for 2nd-6th graders. Our recommended Book Basket library list was also updated.

In 2016, Streams of Civilization and Dinosaurs of Eden were revised with new color illustrations and minor text edits.

You may exchange your Creation to the Greeks Teacher's Manual for the current edition for $58. Please call our office at 573-202-2000 to request the upgrade exchange; we'll explain how to return your Teacher's Manual to our office.

If you prefer to use your older Teacher's Manual with Science in the Beginning, refer to this lesson schedule. It doesn't include weekly materials lists for science experiments.

Provide your young artist the necessary tools to succeed. Quality acrylic paints for use with the I Can Do All Things and God and the History of Art programs. These hard-to-find primary pigment colors provide the basis for all the blended colors taught in our art courses. Clean up is easy with soap and water.

Provide your young artist the necessary tools to succeed. Quality acrylic paints for use with the I Can Do All Things and God and the History of Art programs. These hard-to-find primary pigment colors provide the basis for all the blended colors taught in our art courses. Clean up is easy with soap and water.

For centuries, children have loved to hear the animal stories of Aesop. Living in ancient Greece, Aesop told fables that taught life lessons which still ring true today. Over 130 of Aesop's beloved tales are gathered into this volume.Children can read along with the included CD recording containing some of the most popular stories in the book.

For centuries, children have loved to hear the animal stories of Aesop. Living in ancient Greece, Aesop told fables that taught life lessons which still ring true today. Over 130 of Aesop's beloved tales are gathered into this volume.Children can read along with the included CD recording containing some of the most popular stories in the book.

Combining the stories from The Iliad and The Odyssey, this book tells the tale of Odysseus from his participation in the Trojan War to his long and arduous journey home. This volume has been adapted for younger children into a simplified continuous narrative.

Combining the stories from The Iliad and The Odyssey, this book tells the tale of Odysseus from his participation in the Trojan War to his long and arduous journey home. This volume has been adapted for younger children into a simplified continuous narrative.

Give children a firm foundation in English vocabulary which will stay with them all their lives. You don't need to have a background in Latin or Greek to teach these 100 Greek and Latin root words. You'll love what you learn, too.

Lesson plans for using this book are included in the Creation to the Greeks Teacher's Manual (for the Greek roots) and in the Rome to the Reformation Teacher's Manual (for the Latin roots).

Give children a firm foundation in English vocabulary which will stay with them all their lives. You don't need to have a background in Latin or Greek to teach these 100 Greek and Latin root words. You'll love what you learn, too.

Lesson plans for using this book are included in the Creation to the Greeks Teacher's Manual (for the Greek roots) and in the Rome to the Reformation Teacher's Manual (for the Latin roots).

Ruth and her beloved brother Philip find solace in the expanse of Tanglewoods'. There they escape into bird watching, climbing, and general misadventures with their friend Terry. But life with their Aunt is harsh, and Ruth suffers from an incorrigible temper. Just when she thinks she can't take it anymore, she learns a very special secret about a very special Shepherd. When a dreadful accident hurts one they love, Ruth and Philip learn that the Tanglewoods' Secret isn't meant to be kept a secret.

Ruth and her beloved brother Philip find solace in the expanse of Tanglewoods'. There they escape into bird watching, climbing, and general misadventures with their friend Terry. But life with their Aunt is harsh, and Ruth suffers from an incorrigible temper. Just when she thinks she can't take it anymore, she learns a very special secret about a very special Shepherd. When a dreadful accident hurts one they love, Ruth and Philip learn that the Tanglewoods' Secret isn't meant to be kept a secret.

Hamid rubbed the light from his eyes and looked again. He was not dreaming. It was his stepfather! The man watched Kinza as a snake might watch a baby rabbit at play, waiting for the moment to strike. And for one breathless moment Hamid was sure that he would reach out and snatch her away. Hamid does not want his little blind sister, Kinza, to be sold to a beggar, by their stepfather, so he decides to rescue her. Together they escape from their mountain village to a town where there may be a new home for Kinza. But this is only the start of their adventures. Will Kinza be safe? What will happen to Hamid who dares not go back home? Set in North Africa.

Hamid rubbed the light from his eyes and looked again. He was not dreaming. It was his stepfather! The man watched Kinza as a snake might watch a baby rabbit at play, waiting for the moment to strike. And for one breathless moment Hamid was sure that he would reach out and snatch her away. Hamid does not want his little blind sister, Kinza, to be sold to a beggar, by their stepfather, so he decides to rescue her. Together they escape from their mountain village to a town where there may be a new home for Kinza. But this is only the start of their adventures. Will Kinza be safe? What will happen to Hamid who dares not go back home? Set in North Africa.

Annette and Lucien are enemies. After Annette gets Lucien into trouble at school, he decides to get back at her by threatening the most precious thing in the world to her: her little brother Dani. But tragedy strikes. Annette is so filled with rage she sets out to alienate and humiliate Lucien at every turn. As Lucien seeks to repent and restore, light floods both of their dark hearts and Christ proves that He makes all things new.

Annette and Lucien are enemies. After Annette gets Lucien into trouble at school, he decides to get back at her by threatening the most precious thing in the world to her: her little brother Dani. But tragedy strikes. Annette is so filled with rage she sets out to alienate and humiliate Lucien at every turn. As Lucien seeks to repent and restore, light floods both of their dark hearts and Christ proves that He makes all things new.

Patricia St. John was a missionary nurse in Morocco for many years. Her inspiring, well-written classics, set in England, Morocco, and Switzerland, deal with themes such as forgiveness and love. Our top choice for read-aloud books for the first half of the year.

Includes The Tanglewoods' Secret, Star of Light, and Treasures of the Snow.

Patricia St. John was a missionary nurse in Morocco for many years. Her inspiring, well-written classics, set in England, Morocco, and Switzerland, deal with themes such as forgiveness and love. Our top choice for read-aloud books for the first half of the year.

Includes The Tanglewoods' Secret, Star of Light, and Treasures of the Snow.

Science in the Beginning uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air and water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.

The set contains the textbook plus the helps & hints book containing everything the parent/teacher needs to know for each subject.

Science in the Beginning uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air and water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.

The set contains the textbook plus the helps & hints book containing everything the parent/teacher needs to know for each subject.

What a treasure! A four-year art history program with easy-to-teach art lessons from a Christian perspective. The 250 lessons are integrated with each of our 4 years of history. Lessons focus on Egyptian and Greek art this year. Purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings.

Includes 2-volume textbook, Paint and Marker Cards, and 36 color postcards of artists' paintings. Recommended for ages 10+, but younger children may be able to use it with help.

What a treasure! A four-year art history program with easy-to-teach art lessons from a Christian perspective. The 250 lessons are integrated with each of our 4 years of history. Lessons focus on Egyptian and Greek art this year. Purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings.

Includes 2-volume textbook, Paint and Marker Cards, and 36 color postcards of artists' paintings. Recommended for ages 10+, but younger children may be able to use it with help.

Each child will need his own set of these thick card stock sheets for painting and marker lessons. One set is included with God and the History of Art. Photocopy cards or purchase extra sets for each additional child.

Each child will need his own set of these thick card stock sheets for painting and marker lessons. One set is included with God and the History of Art. Photocopy cards or purchase extra sets for each additional child.

Classical music comes to life for your child through a narrated life history of the composer interspersed with selections of music. This helps your child associate the composer with his most famous pieces. In addition, we add a music-only CD for each composer that you can play at bedtime, mealtime, and art time, etc. For Grade 2-adult.

Includes: The Stories of Vivaldi and Corelli with Music, The Best of Vivaldi (music only), The Story of Bach with Music, The Best of Bach (music only), The Story of Handel with Music, and The Best of Handel (music only).

Classical music comes to life for your child through a narrated life history of the composer interspersed with selections of music. This helps your child associate the composer with his most famous pieces. In addition, we add a music-only CD for each composer that you can play at bedtime, mealtime, and art time, etc. For Grade 2-adult.

Includes: The Stories of Vivaldi and Corelli with Music, The Best of Vivaldi (music only), The Story of Bach with Music, The Best of Bach (music only), The Story of Handel with Music, and The Best of Handel (music only).

Study history from a Christian perspective. Your child will learn about the cultures and history of Middle Eastern, Asian, European, African, and pre-Columbian American civilizations from Creation to the Age of Exploration.

Study history from a Christian perspective. Your child will learn about the cultures and history of Middle Eastern, Asian, European, African, and pre-Columbian American civilizations from Creation to the Age of Exploration.

From the first farmers to the fall of Rome, this book is packed with fascinating facts about the ancient world. With detailed illustrations, your child can explore all the ancient civilizations of the world.

From the first farmers to the fall of Rome, this book is packed with fascinating facts about the ancient world. With detailed illustrations, your child can explore all the ancient civilizations of the world.

Packed with fascinating facts and hands-on projects, this volume explores the daily life and culture of ancient Egypt. Encourage research skills and critical thinking while introducing your child to the culture and history of Egypt.

Packed with fascinating facts and hands-on projects, this volume explores the daily life and culture of ancient Egypt. Encourage research skills and critical thinking while introducing your child to the culture and history of Egypt.

Pyramids are some of the greatest wonders of the ancient world. From Egypt to Mexico, discover the many different types of pyramids and their unique properties and uses. Over 25 exciting projects for the budding scientist and engineer.

Pyramids are some of the greatest wonders of the ancient world. From Egypt to Mexico, discover the many different types of pyramids and their unique properties and uses. Over 25 exciting projects for the budding scientist and engineer.

Take a trip through the world of the Bible. With maps, illustrations, and interesting sidebars, gain insight into the daily life, culture,and history of the Bible. Progress chronologically through the Old and New Testaments from Creation to Revelation.

Take a trip through the world of the Bible. With maps, illustrations, and interesting sidebars, gain insight into the daily life, culture,and history of the Bible. Progress chronologically through the Old and New Testaments from Creation to Revelation.

What holidays did Jesus celebrate? Re-create the seven biblical feasts as you come to understand their significance and discover the powerful spiritual truths they offer. Easy-to-follow instructions are included for each observance.

What holidays did Jesus celebrate? Re-create the seven biblical feasts as you come to understand their significance and discover the powerful spiritual truths they offer. Easy-to-follow instructions are included for each observance.